Frothy, foamy milk is a delicious add to your morning (or anytime) cup of joe. If you don't have a milk frother on hand, you can use a handheld tea ball infuser to get the job done.»3/03/15 7:30am Today 7:30am

Some argue that herbal tea isn't technically tea, since it doesn't come from the right plant. Herbal tea sounds a lot better than hot herb water, but that's essentially what it is. And if you have some herbs on hand, you can easily make your own.»3/02/15 6:30am Yesterday 6:30am

Dried vegetables have quite a few advantages, from heightened flavor to longer shelf life. When it's time to rehydrate them, use a french press to keep the dried veggies below the water so they absorb water evenly. »2/16/15 4:00pm 2/16/15 4:00pm

You should obviously wash your grapes before eating them, but it can be a small pain to make sure each one is clean. To make the process quicker, wash them with baking soda and salt.»1/30/15 8:30am 1/30/15 8:30am

Citrus juice adds fresh flavors to any dish, but keeping the seeds out of your food can be a challenge. Squeeze the citrus over a grater to catch the seeds while still getting the delicious juice. »1/29/15 7:00am 1/29/15 7:00am

With the new year right around the corner, chances are someone you know will be opening a bottle of bubbly this week. If you want to avoid the fizzy mess (and potential black eyes) that comes with popping the top, use a cloth napkin and gently wiggle the cork. »12/30/14 7:30am 12/30/14 7:30am

Whether you roast meat often or just for the holidays, having a great carving board can make the process a whole lot easier. You'll have an easier time cutting the roast and collecting the juices. America's Test Kitchen put ten boards through their paces and found the features that make for the perfect carving board. »12/24/14 6:30am 12/24/14 6:30am

We might forget occasionally how powerful microwaves are. Not only can they heat food quickly, but they're useful for a variety of other tasks. This graphic shows you several examples of both. »12/17/14 6:00am 12/17/14 6:00am

A good cast iron pan will serve you well for a lifetime—and with care, can be handed down, too. Even so, many good cast iron pieces end up in junk yards or at thrift stores, rusting and forgotten. If you find one, it's not too hard to bring back to life. All you need is a little oven cleaner. »12/09/14 5:00am 12/09/14 5:00am

Sometimes you have to make do with what's in your pantry, especially if you're making something with unusual ingredients like spring rolls. This video from Food+Wine shows you how to use sandwich bread to make spring roll wrappers. »11/25/14 7:00am 11/25/14 7:00am

If you're making batter that you need to pour (pancakes, anyone?), you can save yourself a step by mixing it in a disposable bag. Cut the corner and pour the batter directly from the bag. »11/09/14 7:00am 11/09/14 7:00am

If you tend to make pungent meals—or just forgot about one in the fridge—you probably have to deal with smelly containers. Adding a pinch of salt to your container after washing it can help keep the leftover odors at bay. »10/16/14 3:00pm 10/16/14 3:00pm

If you like to make your own pizza at home, pizza peels make it easy to set and retrieve your pie. They can be large and awkwardly shaped, but a simple guitar mount gives you easy, out of the way storage. »10/02/14 2:30pm 10/02/14 2:30pm

Nut milks and butters are great as dairy alternatives, but are expensive in the stores. Making these foods at home is easy. This chart gives you all the recipes for major nuts. »9/28/14 7:00am 9/28/14 7:00am

Pizza is the king of foods for many reasons, but the fact that leftovers are almost guaranteed is one of the best. For retaining optimum quality—and taking up as little space as possible—use this method. »9/25/14 4:00pm 9/25/14 4:00pm